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New and Notable Nonfiction for June

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

CLARENCE DARROW

by John A. Farrell

A warts-and-all portrait that leaves readers lamenting Darrow’s private failings, while still in awe of his immensely... Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE DEAL FROM HELL

by James O'Shea

A spirited, fascinating insider's account of a troubled realm. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DOG SENSE

by John Bradshaw

Enthusiasm for all things dog will help offset the sluggish pace of the author’s prose and dense scientific reasoning. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

I WORE THE OCEAN IN THE SHAPE OF A GIRL

by Kelle Groom

A visceral, darkly lyrical narrative that reads with the immediacy and rawness of an open wound. Full review >

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